A series of haiku drawing on John 20, to re-tell what Mary did (and didn’t).

What Mary Did (and Didn’t)

In the darkest time
Mary does not hide at home
Goes to see the tomb

Stone is rolled away!
That’s not what we expected
Mary runs to tell

John, Peter – they run
First is last and last is first
Mary alongside

See abandoned clothes!
Peter, John believe and leave
Mary stays and weeps

Stooping in the tomb
Mary encounters angels
“Why are you weeping?”

Turns around – a man!
“Woman, why are you weeping?”
“Where have you laid him?”

“Mary.”  It’s that voice!
“Rabbouni” (which means teacher)
Yes! Christ is risen!

“Mary, go at once”
Apostle to apostles
“I have seen the Lord!”

First published in 2021

(Picture used by permission – www.LumoProject.com)

By Ian B.